Try brown Jasmine, prple rice from Thailand is also yummy, or if the US try Lundberg's Medley of brown rice, wild rice, and Wehani . Quinoa is a great alternative to rice and VERY healthy! Though technically not a whole grain, quinoa is a whole food that offers a better balance of amino acids than the protein in most true grains. It is rich in iron and magnesium and also provides fiber, vitamin E, copper and phosphorus, as well as some B vitamins, potassium and zinc. The Findings: Quinoa is one of the best plant sources of protein. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has compared the nutritional quality of quinoa to that of dried whole milk--a high-quality protein. Quinoa is rich in the essential amino acid lysine, making it a more complete protein than many grains. Quinoa does not contain gluten, so it can be eaten by people who have celiac disease as well as those who are allergic to wheat. Shanti/Mary-Anne